Enrolment for ADM's regenerative agriculture programme is now available to farmers in the UK for the 2025 growing season.

Since its introduction in the UK just over a year ago, the global feed and grain trader's initiative has welcomed more than 260 farmers.

Initially concentrating on oilseed crops and milling wheat, the programme is now broadening its reach to include more farmers and growers.

Its objective is to assist participants in adopting practices that enhance soil health, improve water quality, promote biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions.

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UK farmers who join the programme are eligible for incentive payments based on the number of hectares cultivated using regenerative farming techniques.

They also receive guidance on effectively implementing these practices on their farms, such as incorporating cover crops to improve soil health and increase carbon storage in the soil.

The UK initiative was developed in collaboration with Map of Agriculture Ltd, an agricultural data platform.

This partnership provides farmers with insights into the environmental effects of their supply chains, while innovative practice verification methods, including remote sensing, facilitate solutions.

Jonathan Lane managing director of ADM stated: “Farmers understand the important role regenerative agriculture plays in securing the future of their businesses and the planet.

“ADM is committed to supporting farmers in our effort to create a more sustainable and resilient food system, and our UK experience gives us confidence as we seek to continue to scale up our efforts globally.”

After transitioning from North America to Europe last year, ADM’s global programme is set to target 3.5m acres in 2024 as the company works toward a new goal of five million acres in 2025.

The firm reports that its Scope 3 GHG footprint was reduced in 2023, resulting in modelled CO2 sequestration equivalent to taking over 135,000 cars off the road for a year.

Farmers interested in discovering more about the regenerative agriculture programme and the enrolment process can reach out to their ADM farm trader.